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  1. Chuck Mayer

    Press Release BVHE Press Release: The Abyss, True Lies, Aliens, Titanic, Avatar and Avatar: The Way of the Water (4k UHD) (Blu-ray)

    The same thing happened with the Avatar and Avatar 2 Collector's Edition in December.
  2. Chuck Mayer

    UHD Review A Few Words About A few words about...™ - Aliens -- in 4k UHD

    Me! I'm the one who has to watch them after all.
  3. Chuck Mayer

    Press Release BVHE Press Release: The Abyss, True Lies, Aliens, Titanic, Avatar and Avatar: The Way of the Water (4k UHD) (Blu-ray)

    Aliens did show up yesterday (early). Hopefully The Abyss isn't too far behind.
  4. Chuck Mayer

    "The Crow" remake?

    There is good news. The 1994 original is coming to 4K soon, and absolutely still delivers. I watched it last year for the first time in forever, and it still worked for me, top to bottom. Proyas is genuinely visionary director, the soundtrack remains fantastic, and Lee, Hudson, Kelley (and...
  5. Chuck Mayer

    General Discussion Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 5 General Discussion (Spoilers discussed for All Films -- Please Read First Post)

    Exactly. It literally happens EVERY time heroes meet. It's the "serial killer isn't REALLY dead" moment from horror movies. You are surprised when it DOESN'T happen.
  6. Chuck Mayer

    Press Release BVHE Press Release: The Abyss, True Lies, Aliens, Titanic, Avatar and Avatar: The Way of the Water (4k UHD) (Blu-ray)

    Aliens pushed to March 18th The Abyss pushed to March 26th Sad face :( Probably not even worth it to check Best Buy or Wal-Mart tomorrow, I assume.
  7. Chuck Mayer

    Official 2024 Oscar Nominations And Discussion Thread

    Martin, I did like that feature. It's a bummer only actors get it, but it is a nice tribute. It didn't run overlong, and it was nice to see the "fraternity" in action.
  8. Chuck Mayer

    Official 2024 Oscar Nominations And Discussion Thread

    I watched a little, mostly to hang our with my son. Very happy to see Godzilla Minus One win that VFX Oscar. I thought tha canned jokes were flat, Kimmel was Kimmel, enjoyed the TWINS reunion ("Batman, that son of a bitch..."), and expect this was the most watched Oscars telecast in at least a...
  9. Chuck Mayer

    Dune: Part Two (2024)

    I thought Chalamet was absolutely amazing in the first film, easily as good as he is in this one. He actually gets a bit more range to play in the first, with his spice dreams and whatnot. And he gets Ferguson to bounce off.
  10. Chuck Mayer

    Dune: Part Two (2024)

    And even the word issues is probably way too strong! There were a few things I wish it had done differently, which would have allowed me to stay in the film a little more completely.
  11. Chuck Mayer

    Dune: Part Two (2024)

    My criticisms are certainly not intended to be “it should have been like it was in the book.” More than a few of my praises are for choices made by the filmmakers that deviate from the novel. And some of my gripes are things they didn’t change from the novel. I responded to the film itself...
  12. Chuck Mayer

    Dune: Part Two (2024)

    I’m a few days time late, giving a spoiler free review on Sunday night. So the film is a bit less fresh in my mind, but I wanted to share some more detailed thoughts on where the film worked, and where I think it fell a bit short in my hopes. I’ll reiterate that Dune: Part Two is a good film...
  13. Chuck Mayer

    "The Crow" remake?

    I rewatched The Crow on Devil's Night last year. I hadn't seen it in years and years. I found it mesmerizing and still quite potent and effective. It certainly has a vision, commits to it, and reaps the rewards. I have zero interest in this particular remake.
  14. Chuck Mayer

    Dune: Part Two (2024)

    Yup. The Air & Space Udvar-Hazy Annex IMAX screen. 86’ wide, laser projection.
  15. Chuck Mayer

    Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

    I think it's meant to be her in transition. I've not read the source material, but perhaps that's part of the journey.
  16. Chuck Mayer

    Dune: Part Two (2024)

    I also was fortunate enough to attend an IMAX screening of Dune: Part 2. I found it excellent, but not without some issues. I don't want to give anything away, as few films generate the interest and excitement of Dune; I'd hate to make a comment that diminishes any surprises for a first time...
  17. Chuck Mayer

    Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

    That Japanese LD had a scorching bass track. Loved it.
  18. Chuck Mayer

    Fantastic Four

    Doom isn’t just an antagonist for a single film, or for the Fantastic Four and those actors. Frankly, he’s their chance to possibly recapture the shared universe (shared threat) that the first three Phases enjoyed. Casting him is critical, especially since Kang Dynasty is DOA and both Secret...
  19. Chuck Mayer

    Fantastic Four

    I’m very aware of Kirby. She will be a great Sue. The Bear is an excellent show, so I’m pleased with the Grimm casting. Guy also played Microchip in the Netflix Punisher show. He’s got chops for days. the other dude was alright in Stranger Things.
  20. Chuck Mayer

    Fantastic Four

    Who cares about the foils? Cast Doom.
  21. Chuck Mayer

    Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

    My list was by no means full - as already pointed out above With Cider House Rules, or eXistenz, or Talented Mr. Ripley, Stir of Echoes, or even the mediocre Bond film. 1999 did not just have depth, but breadth. The pop culture story of the year was TPM, even if it was ultimately overshadowed...
  22. Chuck Mayer

    Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

    I get where you are coming from, Jake. But I also think incorporating Deadpool into the MCU proper is something they desperately want to do, because (as pointed out above) what used to be cool is now very much NOT COOL, and Disney execs are hoping Deadpool can fix it. In his own movie...
  23. Chuck Mayer

    Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

    I get the nostalgia kick for TPM, but I'd be remiss if I didn't point out that 1999 was possibly the best year for movies in my entire life. The Mummy The Matrix (Wachowskis) The Iron Giant (Bird) Fight Club (Fincher) Eyes Wide Shut (Kubrick) Galaxy Quest American Beauty (Mendes) Toy Story 2...
  24. Chuck Mayer

    Press Release BVHE Press Release: The Abyss, True Lies, Aliens, Titanic, Avatar and Avatar: The Way of the Water (4k UHD) (Blu-ray)

    I still have that poster. Bonus points if they keep the SUMMER on the image.
  25. Chuck Mayer

    Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

    1) That’s a really nice Matt Ferguson poster. 2) May 3rd is closer to the 25th anniversary of The Mummy than TPM. 3) I still have a soft spot for TPM.
  26. Chuck Mayer

    The Thing (1982)

    Hey, I saw THE THING.
  27. Chuck Mayer

    Amazon Prime Road House (2024)

    The original is a classic. I’ll not hear otherwise. Remaking was a terrible idea, but Limon almost always overdelivers. So I’ll check this out.
  28. Chuck Mayer

    Dune: Part Two (2024)

    Went to get local IMAX tickets at the Udvar-Hazy Airbus IMAX (Udvar-Hazy is the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Annex out by Dulles Airport). Not on sale yet. Figures. Then I clicked the March 1 button and it took me a "Fan First" Event on 25 February. I bought 5 tickets as fast as...
  29. Chuck Mayer

    The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026)

    Unlike almost every other Star Wars movie announcement, I suspect this one will get made. No idea how the streaming numbers went for Mandalorian, but I believe this movie is being made about 18 months after peak interest in the series, but still soon enough to be a decent enough hit.
  30. Chuck Mayer

    2024 At The Box Office

    Dune 2. Easily. Then Furiosa.
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